30 Degree Blue Chef Recognized in Good Housekeeping

. October 14, 2008

BAY POINT, Fla. - June 10, 2005 - Renowned for her unique Southern-influenced dishes, Executive Chef Shelley Cooper of 30^0 Blue received recognition for her mouth-watering recipes in the June issue of Good Housekeeping.

Shelley unveiled six of her finest recipes in the "Grill Girls" article featured in the magazine. Her signature recipes included Monte Carlo crusted rib steaks, firecracker shrimp with pineapple, tricolor tomato-basil salad, lemony grilled asparagus, potato packet with blue cheese and, for dessert, buttermilk ice cream with grilled peaches.

"It is an honor to have Shelley Cooper featured in such a highly regarded publication as Good Housekeeping," said Scott Holbrook, Bay Point Marriott Resort's food and beverage director. "Her exceptional culinary skills have attracted customers from all over."

Incorporating Southern ingredients in her chic yet appetizing recipes, Shelley attributes much of her cooking talent to her Mississippi-raised mother and grandmother. Both women inspired her to cook fresh seasonal dishes made with local ingredients, which is evident in the menu items at 30^0 Blue. Whether starting out with the Florida frog legs appetizer or choosing the seared bacon wrapped jumbo scallops with Charleston-style red rice as an entr'ee, patrons are guaranteed to sample a regional dish using the freshest ingredients. For a complete 30^0 Blue menu, visit www.30degreeblue.com/home.htm.

Shelley Cooper grew up in Memphis, Tenn., and began her culinary career sharing a kitchen with her mother and grandmother. Later, Shelley graduated with a bachelor's degree from the college of culinary arts at Johnson & Wales University. Shelley joined 30^0 Blue as executive chef in 1999.

Located at Bay Point Marriott Resort, 30^0 Blue is an upscale restaurant overlooking the Bay Point Marina and Grand Lagoon. The restaurant's intimate atmosphere offers patrons a romantic ambience with spectacular waterfront views, a talented piano player and a variety of delicious entrees. The elegant menu, coupled with impeccable service, makes this award-winning restaurant a favorite among the locals and tourists alike. 30^0 Blue has received the Wine Spectator Award every year since 2001. In 2004, the restaurant also received an award of excellence from Distinguished Restaurants of North America.

Nestled on a 1,100-acre wildlife sanctuary, Bay Point Marriott Resort offers newly renovated guest rooms, including 78 suites, 36 holes of championship golf, 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, four restaurants, jogging trails, a day spa and fitness center, a volleyball court, a 200-slip deep water marina, one indoor and three outdoor pools, and a private bay beach area. The resort is currently revamping one of its golf courses to feature a Nicklaus Design. Upon completion of the golf course , Bay Point Marriott Resort will be home to the only Nicklaus Design golf course in Northwest Florida. For more information about the resort, visit www.MarriottBayPoint.com.